Teddy Bear Christian Child Development
1170 E LINCOLN ST, RIVERTON, IL 62561Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an ExceleRate Illinois rating of Gold. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ExceleRate Illinois Gold (3 out of Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 119
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
14 Inspection Visits Since 2010 · 108 Findings
Most recent: Sep 5, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
18 Critical86 Important4 Administrative
Across 14 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (40), Children's Records & Files (22), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (9). Of 108 total findings, 18 were critical.
See All 14 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 202521 Findings4 Critical17 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(c)(2)(k)
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(k)(1)(b)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
- Fire/Health Safety Code reference (NFPA Life Safety Code, OSFM adoption)FHSEC 305
Sep 7, 202321 Findings4 Critical17 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers407.140
- Students and Youth Aides407.160(a)(3)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Sep 2, 202219 Findings3 Critical16 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(h)
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(a)
- Grouping and Staffing407.190(e)(1)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers407.210(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(d)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(e)(4)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children407.260(f)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Transportation407.280(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Napping and Sleeping407.350(b)
- Medications407.360(c)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(b)
Sep 24, 20201 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
Sep 12, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
Jul 27, 20186 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(10)
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(f)(5)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials407.380(d)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
Sep 12, 20173 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Checks for Personnel407.110
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(4)
Sep 12, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(6)
Jul 7, 20162 Findings2 Important
- Program Requirements for All Ages407.200(r)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)(6)(a)
Aug 29, 20146 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(k)
Oct 11, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)(4)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Oct 13, 20118 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Staffing Structure407.90(d)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Personnel Records407.120(b)
- Personnel Records407.120(c)
- Substitutes407.170(b)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)(1)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)
Apr 25, 20113 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(a)(4)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(a)
- Guidance and Discipline407.270(c)
Sep 23, 201011 Findings8 Important3 Administrative
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records407.120(e)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(5)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(6)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(i)(1)
- Outdoor Play Area407.390(l)
- Organization and Administration407.70(a)
- Organization and Administration407.70(b)
- Organization and Administration407.70(n)
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